I'd like to reach out to the ZL community regarding a guide I've written.
It covers common topics:
Get Adobe Flash Player working.
Rooting the phone.
Full-screen navigation - no onscreen buttons.
Calibrate the Xperia Z/ZL display for bettter colours.
64GB microSDXC and exFAT.
Xperia Z/ZL Accessories.
ClockworkMod recovery and Improving Xperia Z/ZL Audio Quality.
Because the Z/ZL only differ in physical build and supported LTE frequency bands, and are otherwise the same phone I hope this guide comes useful.
Link is in signature ↓ thank you!
EDIT: Link to guide for mobile users.
cant get flash working until we can install stock browser.
Gitaroo said:
cant get flash working until we can install stock browser.
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Have you even tried? Because flash is working, and it's working well. But not in Chrome of course,
I've refrained from posting the entire guide here because it's too much to maintain, and I have a limited amount of free time. Will hopefully post a bigger guide in the future, then it might come to the Xperia ZL forums aswell.
M4xun said:
Exactly what is the diffrent between the xpera Z and the xpera Zl
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Apart from being built differently, they support different LTE frequency bands - they are simply made for different countries.
Otherwise they are the same, the Xperia Z even has the same .434 firmware as Xperia ZL.
The white balance screen calibration is a good step to improve screen image quality. I read somewhere to get 6500k color you need to put it like so. I disabled Mobile Bravia Engine 2 because I prefer neutral color
EDIT: Other thing to add is to remove Chrome and add the standard Browser, much faster and more responsive than Chrome or any other browser I tested. Also use any CPU control app like setCPU to reduce CPU frequency to improve battery life and better thermals
Supersaiyan.IV said:
Have you even tried? Because flash is working, and it's working well. But not in Chrome of course,
I've refrained from posting the entire guide here because it's too much to maintain, and I have a limited amount of free time. Will hopefully post a bigger guide in the future, then it might come to the Xperia ZL forums aswell.
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I have posted a guide in the app section with original thread link for installing stock browser it works.
Gitaroo said:
cant get flash working until we can install stock browser.
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As said above flash player works well on the ZL. Try Maxthon, Firefox, Boat or Dolphin (root req). They all have flash player working. I've been using maxthon of late n liking it thus far.
boat is best of them
sonic2911 said:
boat is best of them
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Boat is laggy, NOTHING is better than the Stock Android Browser.
best of browsers which allow FLASH =.= not best at all
sonic2911 said:
best of browsers which allow FLASH =.= not best at all
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You kidding right, the best browser IS the one that allowed flash. Browser is the BEST browser period, its the fastest and most responsive browser I ever tested
nX3NTY said:
You kiddng right, the best browser IS the one that allowed flash. Browser is the BEST browser period, its the fastest and most responsive browser I ever tested
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I think he meant to say best browser (in his opinion) among the playstore ones with flash support (which I posted earlier). But, after trying the stock I'd have to agree with you n others that it's the fastest, most responsive android browser with flash n full screen support. I was dearly missing it on my ZL (having used it on note2 before). Full screen mod (lmt) with stock browser is simply awesome web experience on ZL screen :victory:!
I'm not fond of rooting or jailbreaking. What is the best browser to use other than chrome.
trineomorph said:
I'm not fond of rooting or jailbreaking. What is the best browser to use other than chrome.
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dolphin
Dpk1 said:
I think he meant to say best browser (in his opinion) among the playstore ones with flash support (which I posted earlier). But, after trying the stock I'd have to agree with you n others that it's the fastest, most responsive android browser with flash n full screen support. I was dearly missing it on my ZL (having used it on note2 before). Full screen mod (lmt) with stock browser is simply awesome web experience on ZL screen :victory:!
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Sorry if I missed it, where can the stock browser be obtained? It's obviously not in the PlayStore. I've been using Dolphin for Flash which hasn't given me any problems but would prefer Stock,
EDIT: Found the thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213079&page=2
The reason stock browser is not included in the guide is because you can't login onto Google to sync your passwords.
Since it's not a fully working solution it's not included, as suggesting it creates more problems than it solves.
Sent from my C6603
Supersaiyan.IV said:
The reason stock browser is not included in the guide is because you can't login onto Google to sync your passwords.
Since it's not a fully working solution it's not included, as suggesting it creates more problems than it solves.
Sent from my C6603
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also the added benefit to sync webpages viewed on your computer to your phone
For the persons who've got the ZL already:
- First feelings of the screen, colours, viewingangles, contrast? All Sharppanels?
- What are the first feeling of the device, the shape, the size, the weight?
- What about the hardwarebuttons on the right side? Nice, cheapass?
- Do you love the notification led? Can you manually change it? Settings?
- Does the notification led works fine with Stamina Mode on? (not on the Z!)
- More people with a faulty vibrate-motor, that you can hear and not feel?
- What about the little backcover, cheapass, or okay for just use it sometimes?
- Other things you wanna say about the Xperia ZL? Software, hardware?
I had my ZL (6502) now for 3 days.
I love it (coming from Nexus 4).
No issue with the angles and washed out colors...I mean I look at it from only regular angles.
To be Fair it is no Super AMOLED but then the colors look more normal that way. It is all taste.
I love the shape, the small form factor with a 5 inch screen is nice.
The curve on back seems cheaper maybe but is easier to hold. I don't need waterproofing and want to be able to access my ports and also the IR is cool (+ it is $100 less). Mostly it is smaller, I like that.
The power button initially seemed weird, but it feels better in say the left hand than a button on top right.
Love the Camera Button !
Notification led is sexy but I have had stamina mode on so not seeing it unless it charges.
I love the software, just enough to seem nice and not enough to drown you. I did disable google + as I'm not a fan of it.
Hope that helps
Thanks, nice!
Related
I have found this free app in the market and want to share it with you.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.netmanslab.sa
Very good app to adjust the Screen Color intensity and saturation.
Enjoy.
Cheers for that mate looks like an interesting app,will download and have a look.
Might check this out and see what its like
damn looks like VOODOO colors
This is an awesome app but I just realised that this app made the phone very slow and sluggish especially the stock web browser, can anyone confirm that?
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KurskS said:
This is an awesome app but I just realised that this app made the phone very slow and sluggish especially the stock web browser, can anyone confirm that?
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I just noticed that it does slow down the animation.
Regards
I made this app for educational purpose
Glad to hear if someone likes it
On my old SGS, everything works great, the animation is smooth just as without SA
Stock browser the same
So far, only ppl with SGS2 and TranformerPad complain about it...
A few days ago I bought SGS2 and I don't see any slowing down
Probably it is related with soft version, I have KH3 (I didn't test on old firmware)
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I made this app for educational purpose
Glad to hear if someone likes it
On my old SGS, everything works great, the animation is smooth just as without SA
Stock browser the same
So far, only ppl with SGS2 and TranformerPad complain about it...
A few days ago I bought SGS2 and I don't see any slowing down
Probably it is related with soft version, I have KH3 (I didn't test on old firmware)
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i am using newest firmware KI3 and have tested with KH3 as well. Animation slow down and becomes sluggish in stock browser, you can test, the scrolling becomes very not fluid as it should be... Pls check, i really love this app and hope you add the option to remove the icon on status bar as well^^
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Really, I don't see any lag in stock browser :|
I will try to look into deeper
Icon can be done
Netman_ said:
Really, I don't see any lag in stock browser :|
I will try to look into deeper
Icon can be done
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hix(, I am sure there is lag in the animation, especially the scrolling... And sometimes, just sometimes, when ur in an app and press home key, the transition animation to homescreen lag as well... All my friends S2 have prob with this, including mine will make it 4 devices, will be glad to hear if you can figure out the prob^^, so need this app^^
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Netman_ said:
Really, I don't see any lag in stock browser :|
I will try to look into deeper
Icon can be done
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Dont scroll too fast, scroll slowly then you will see the animation is not smooth, check at the end of the scrolling when the scrolling is slowing down until it stops
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Netman_ said:
I made this app for educational purpose
Glad to hear if someone likes it
On my old SGS, everything works great, the animation is smooth just as without SA
Stock browser the same
So far, only ppl with SGS2 and TranformerPad complain about it...
A few days ago I bought SGS2 and I don't see any slowing down
Probably it is related with soft version, I have KH3 (I didn't test on old firmware)
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I really like this app, Is it possible to add an option to hide the Notification Bar icon.
Best Regards
shafez said:
I have found this free app in the market and want to share it with you.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.netmanslab.sa
Very good app to adjust the Screen Color intensity and saturation.
Enjoy.
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Tutorial needed.
I will do some improvement
I have hope it will help with fluidity
So far, with new released version you can disable notification
New version 1.6 released
Performance improved
Netman_ said:
New version 1.6 released
Performance improved
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Good Job mate, Just tested the new version and there is no graphichs glitches.
Unfortunately I don't have Galaxy S2 now but I tested it on HTC Sensation which is suppose to be less performer than the S2 because of HTC Sense and had no problems what so ever with it as before the graphics seems slower and animation is jumpy.
Best regards
Glad to hear
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Glad to hear
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Great, now its silky smooth, thanks a lot mate^^
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Nice app.
The Galaxy S II has a blue tint and I wanted to adjust the colour temperature to be more accurate. Though whites are now actually white, it looks like there's a thick weird tint, kind of like a beige layer placed on top of the bluish under layer.
I was wondering if providing a negative value options for colours would help?
Cheers and great work on the app.
Seriously cool app
Ok, so I just got the HTC One V and I really like it - except for when browsing the internet.
I've tried stock browser, dolphin and chrome, but they all have the same issues:
1) When zooming any text will blur stay that way for 2-4 seconds.
2) When scrolling down or up somewhat fast pages won't show for a few seconds - all I'll see is big white and grey squares.
3) Zooming and dragging seems pretty unresponsive.
The phone is up to date software wise and I'm running complete stock Android.
Is this just the way it is, or can it be fixed? I'm comparing to a HTC Desire which was my old phone, and it's far inferior on the One V - but only when browsing
Agerkvist said:
Ok, so I just got the HTC One V and I really like it - except for when browsing the internet.
I've tried stock browser, dolphin and chrome, but they all have the same issues:
1) When zooming any text will blur stay that way for 2-4 seconds.
2) When scrolling down or up somewhat fast pages won't show for a few seconds - all I'll see is big white and grey squares.
3) Zooming and dragging seems pretty unresponsive.
The phone is up to date software wise and I'm running complete stock Android.
Is this just the way it is, or can it be fixed? I'm comparing to a HTC Desire which was my old phone, and it's far inferior on the One V - but only when browsing
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yea Browsing is an issue on the stock ROM
dont think it can be fixed
BTW, Next time plz post in the QUESTION AND ANSWER THREAD:good:
Thank You.
Agerkvist said:
Ok, so I just got the HTC One V and I really like it - except for when browsing the internet.
I've tried stock browser, dolphin and chrome, but they all have the same issues:
1) When zooming any text will blur stay that way for 2-4 seconds.
2) When scrolling down or up somewhat fast pages won't show for a few seconds - all I'll see is big white and grey squares.
3) Zooming and dragging seems pretty unresponsive.
The phone is up to date software wise and I'm running complete stock Android.
Is this just the way it is, or can it be fixed? I'm comparing to a HTC Desire which was my old phone, and it's far inferior on the One V - but only when browsing
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Yeah this was a problem on stock...did u try opera browser....??
Otherwise its difficult to fix this prob on stock
Pranav Sharma (PS) said:
Yeah this was a problem on stock...did u try opera browser....??
Otherwise its difficult to fix this prob on stock
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I'm trying opera right now and it's better, but still not very good.
But is it fixable on custom roms?
I plan on rooting anyway, but I won't bother if this issue exists on custom roms as well. Too much of a deal breaker.
How is it on the the custom rom you're using sera??
Agerkvist said:
I'm trying opera right now and it's better, but still not very good.
But is it fixable on custom roms?
I plan on rooting anyway, but I won't bother if this issue exists on custom roms as well. Too much of a deal breaker.
How is it on the the custom rom you're using sera??
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i use opera on MyOneRC9.5
its really good
Seraz007 said:
i use opera on MyOneRC9.5
its really good
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Ok sounds good, I'll definitely give that a shot then.
I take it you had the exact same issues on stock?
Agerkvist said:
Ok sounds good, I'll definitely give that a shot then.
I take it you had the exact same issues on stock?
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yes
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yes
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Ok. It's weird, but that's how it is.
I'll root and flash some roms, see if it helps.
What about the rom in your signature? That's not the one you mentioned - I take it the one from the sig isn't stable and has a working camera?
Agerkvist said:
Ok. It's weird, but that's how it is.
I'll root and flash some roms, see if it helps.
What about the rom in your signature? That's not the one you mentioned - I take it the one from the sig isn't stable and has a working camera?
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yup your right
its stable enuf but no camera
forgot to change it
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yup your right
its stable enuf but no camera
forgot to change it
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Ah I see
Well a working camera/camcorder is an absolute must for me, so I'll have to wait for 4.2, but that's ok.
I'll look around and see if I can't find that rom you mentioned and try it out. If it works that would really be excellent
Moved to Q&A
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i use opera on MyOneRC9.5
its really good
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Hmm ok, so I tried Opera - last one I tried was Opera Mini - and it works really well. No blurry at all, so that's nice...I still just can't abide the fact that I can't use Dolphin or Chrome.
What's your experience Seraz, do other browsers than Opera work well on that rom of yours? It'd be awesome if I could get Chrome or Dolphin working - I would really hate being forced into using Opera.
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Hmm ok, so I tried Opera - last one I tried was Opera Mini - and it works really well. No blurry at all, so that's nice...I still just can't abide the fact that I can't use Dolphin or Chrome.
What's your experience Seraz, do other browsers than Opera work well on that rom of yours? It'd be awesome if I could get Chrome or Dolphin working - I would really hate being forced into using Opera.
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havent tried other than Opera
i guess Chrome should also work flawlessly
Agerkvist said:
I'm trying opera right now and it's better, but still not very good.
But is it fixable on custom roms?
I plan on rooting anyway, but I won't bother if this issue exists on custom roms as well. Too much of a deal breaker.
How is it on the the custom rom you're using sera??
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I use the Rom on my signature and browsing is really ok if u don't have many apps running the Rom I use is free from all bugs everything works in an awesome way must try....
and I use only stock browser..never felt a need to change it (the Rom also has chrome pre installed)
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havent tried other than Opera
i guess Chrome should also work flawlessly
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Ok, I'll just have to try then. Hopefully I'll have some time the day after tomorrow. Chrome would be ok I reckon. I'm just so used to dolphin
Pranav what browsers work for you?
Agerkvist said:
Ok, so I just got the HTC One V and I really like it - except for when browsing the internet.
I've tried stock browser, dolphin and chrome, but they all have the same issues:
1) When zooming any text will blur stay that way for 2-4 seconds.
2) When scrolling down or up somewhat fast pages won't show for a few seconds - all I'll see is big white and grey squares.
3) Zooming and dragging seems pretty unresponsive.
The phone is up to date software wise and I'm running complete stock Android.
Is this just the way it is, or can it be fixed? I'm comparing to a HTC Desire which was my old phone, and it's far inferior on the One V - but only when browsing
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You should flash a custom Rom to improve your overall all performance or go to settings>developer options select force gpu rendering it should help out
Sent from my One V
Tried the GPU rendering aswell, but didn't really make a noticable difference.
I'm getting rid of the HTC One V, giving the HTC Desire to my mom and buying a HTC One X for myself. That should solve it.
Impressions:
-1080p camera still laggy
-No Stamina Mode
-Extremely Smooth
-No Wifi drop (So far)
Overall, it's a very good update, other than the 1080p lag.
ftf: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bwp2-eAlYaIdSjM4azVGN2ZpTVE/edit?usp=sharing
lee480 said:
Impressions:
-1080p camera still laggy
-No Stamina Mode
-Extremely Smooth
-No Wifi drop (So far)
Overall, it's a very good update, other than the 1080p lag.
ftf: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bwp2-eAlYaIdSjM4azVGN2ZpTVE/edit?usp=sharing
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14 minutes to go! Thank you really much mate!
Which version is that? World or from EU customization?
cabi.costa said:
14 minutes to go! Thank you really much mate!
Which version is that? World or from EU customization?
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It's EU
lee480 said:
Impressions:
-1080p camera still laggy
-No Stamina Mode
-Extremely Smooth
-No Wifi drop (So far)
Overall, it's a very good update, other than the 1080p lag.
ftf: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bwp2-eAlYaIdSjM4azVGN2ZpTVE/edit?usp=sharing
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I confirm 1080p lagging.
Yup.gotta root again.
No cybet shot this Time. Its only 4,04 mod...
Pruikki said:
Yup.gotta root again.
No cybet shot this Time. Its only 4,04 mod...
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rooted by which method?, bin4ry or one-key-root?
LOL even the message when battery low is the same:
Enabling STAMINA mode in Power management will optimise battery lifetime
are they kidding us or what??
lee480 said:
Impressions:
-1080p camera still laggy
-No Stamina Mode
-Extremely Smooth
-No Wifi drop (So far)
Overall, it's a very good update, other than the 1080p lag.
ftf: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bwp2-eAlYaIdSjM4azVGN2ZpTVE/edit?usp=sharing
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@ 1:33 : It's Xperia ION final firmware ? Because leak wasn't smooth like this....
Can you upload it elsewhere? Can't download it becuase "it has been downloaded too many times" lol
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Never mind, eventually I was able to download it
downloading
thanx dude
Disappointed for no Wi-Fi Direct, yet.
And also not that smooth, maybe I need a clean installation or factory reset.
Root by Bin4rys method on ICS 45.
i Shall not update untill there is a way to root the new update JB...
BTW most safe way to update is apparently using SUS
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Disappointed for no Wi-Fi Direct, yet.
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Try using Super Beam available in Play Store. It supports NFC too
well thanks for the video, in the camera i dont have the icon that you have the yello/golden coloured one.. i guess its for HDR which i had in the cybershot mod...
guess there are some features that some others dont have with the update..
i really loved the way camera improved, its really good now. superb shots in low light and well faster focus and better colour.
what i didnt like is that we dont have bravia engine2 and stamina mode nor screen mirroring..
y screen mirroring is not there???
k..so, no stamina, no photoburst, no hdr, no wifidirect nor other cool feature we can see in many other (sony and not)devices.
I'm really missing just small apps, that's it, but I'll stick with pac, for the moment.
Let the chef bake some candies, and then we'll come back to simil-stock. maybe.
my data now does not work :S it was perfect and know i activate it and nothing :S i even configure it again and nothing :S i'm from mexcio and with ics no problems -.-
Wing00w0 said:
my data now does not work :S it was perfect and know i activate it and nothing :S i even configure it again and nothing :S i'm from mexcio and with ics no problems -.-
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That's not a bug. You didn't configure APN properly. It's your fault.
wat do u mean by eu
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It's EU
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whats eu???
Wow!! The update is here 4.2.2 Build: 10.3.A.0.423
Filled and loaded with new features
Lets Start
LOCK SCREEN
a. Feature to add lock screen widgets
b. Swipe left or right to access widget
c. On right swipe we get direct access to Camera
d. On left we get a + button to add new widgets like email, gmail, google now, digital clock, google plus
HOME SCREEN
a. Transparent Navigation Bar (Onscreen buttons) and System Bar WOW!!
b. New Toggles in the system bar bigger size and option to chose our toggles in display settings
c. The Notifications now also display time remainig while a download is going on
d. The transparent NavBar is only for the Home Screen elsewhere it is the same Black Bar
RECENT APPS/ TASK MANAGER
a. The position of app screenshots is in the centre now
b. Instead of + at the right end now we get a arrow up at the starting left
c. Clicking on the arrow opens a list of all small apps available
d. By default a new small app for browser has been added
SETTINGS
a. The first thing we notice is the missing developer options tab which can be activated by tapping Build Number in about phone tab in setting a number of times
b. Next comes a change in NFC settings where instead of Showing wallet it now shows NFC SECURITY HANDLER
c. Sound Settings Seems to be similar
d. Display Setting now adds two new amazing options for DayDream and Quick Settings
DAYDREAM
Enables us to add customized screen savers
QUICK SETTINGS
Toggle options for the Status Bar
e. About Phone Tab shows us the new information about Android Version Build Number etc.
f. Xperia Tab has new options like DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller and MyXperia
DUALSHOCK CONTROLLER
this enables us to connect our PS Controller wirelessly over bluetooth and have a blast
MYXPERIA
A new Service which acts as AntiTheft Service and uses our google login where we can locate, erase, lock or even raise an alarm on our phone in case of emergency using the same login to myxperia.sonymobile.com
g. ACCESSIBILITY adds a new feature of MAGNIFICATION GESTURES which adds new gestures
NOTES
a. Comes with a Clipboard Manager
b. Change in menu options
c. Default notes explaining how to use new magnification gestures which can be enabled from ACCESSIBILITY options
So Far these are the new features that I have experienced in my update for my
Xperia ZL (C6502)
Android 4.2.2
Build: 10.3.A.0.423
India
Bootloader Locked
Screenshots attached at the end Sorry couldn't add more because of upload limit of 20
Now you have a number of reasons to update to the new firmware ASAP
Will add more if I discover more
Press thanx if I have helped you in any way
Please do add comments about any other changes or addons that you find in the new update
Day dream: So if we choose to turn it on when charging then screen keep display on till disconnect? This is what I don't get if we overnight charge the phone then it will be on all night?
The camera APP does have a preview feature now. I dont know if its new in the 4.2.2. Because i updated from .434.
Sent from my C6503
randy_c said:
Day dream: So if we choose to turn it on when charging then screen keep display on till disconnect? This is what I don't get if we overnight charge the phone then it will be on all night?
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It's a kind of screensaver service I guess
Remember old NOKIA symbian days where we used to get a clock always displayed on the screen for infinite
The feature is a good addon but yes it uses a lot of battery
Thank god we have a option to turn it OFF or ON on our will
einfachgaer said:
The camera APP does have a preview feature now. I dont know if its new in the 4.2.2. Because i updated from .434.
Sent from my C6503
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Please verify again because I just checked in my phone and I am definitly getting an option for preview in the Camera APP
See the screenshots
sanjulgupta said:
Please verify again because I just checked in my phone and I am definitly getting an option for preview in the Camera APP
See the screenshots
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Sorry if my statement wasn't 100% clear. What I wanted to say is, that I get this feature with the 4.2.2 update. I'm not sure if this feature was already implemented in the .253 update or the .307 firmware. And I like the preview feature a lot!
einfachgaer said:
Sorry if my statement wasn't 100% clear. What I wanted to say is, that I get this feature with the 4.2.2 update. I'm not sure if this feature was already implemented in the .253 update or the .307 firmware. And I like the preview feature a lot!
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Oh sorry I took it wrong
I just recently got my Xperia ZL and it was preloaded with .253 fw and this feature was there
I find the camera app faster now and opening camera settings it very quick now
press THANX if I helped you in any way
sanjulgupta said:
Wow!! The update is here 4.2.2 Build: 10.3.A.0.423
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How do you find the battery life so far? I know it's still early to evaluate that
thanks
etinkrad said:
How do you find the battery life so far? I know it's still early to evaluate that
thanks
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actually battery life its horrible..... i think il go back to 4.1.2.......307
etinkrad said:
How do you find the battery life so far? I know it's still early to evaluate that
thanks
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When I buy a SONY phone I never expect good battery life
Coz I expect many more amzing things from phone that definitely this phone has
I have not compared the diff as such
But I like the update
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sanjulgupta said:
When I buy a SONY phone I never expect good battery life
Coz I expect many more amzing things from phone that definitely this phone has
I have not compared the diff as such
But I like the update
press THANX if I helped you in any way
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For the size of the battery, it seems fine to me. I had a Note and Note 2 before this phone, and they lasted longer but had bigger batteries. I see lots of people thinking they have battery issues, but it's got a 5" screen. LTE is a pig in my experience, so you have to look at things like that.
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For the size of the battery, it seems fine to me. I had a Note and Note 2 before this phone, and they lasted longer but had bigger batteries. I see lots of people thinking they have battery issues, but it's got a 5" screen. LTE is a pig in my experience, so you have to look at things like that.
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Well in that case welcome to SONY family I am a big fan of sony having used X8 then ARC then Xperia S and now the beast Xperia ZL
Yes Samsung Note series does definitely win in terms of battery but in many things they are far behind SONY
Hope you are enjoying being with SONY
sanjulgupta said:
Well in that case welcome to SONY family I am a big fan of sony having used X8 then ARC then Xperia S and now the beast Xperia ZL
Yes Samsung Note series does definitely win in terms of battery but in many things they are far behind SONY
Hope you are enjoying being with SONY
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I'm loving the ZL. I had the chance to get the S4, but I just wanted something different. No regrets! Also, all my coworkers who got the S4 say my phone looks smaller
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weezill said:
I'm loving the ZL. I had the chance to get the S4, but I just wanted something different. No regrets! Also, all my coworkers who got the S4 say my phone looks smaller
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That's the best part ZL is definitely most compact 5" phone present in market and even smaller than many 4.7" or greater size phones
A new fw update is available. 2.67
Its still 4.2.2 but resolves the screen flickering issue for My Device
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Hi there.
I've just updated my z1c from 4.4 to 5.1.1 and everything is fine with it...
I just have few things to ask for:
1) it seems that app icons on home are bigger than in KK. Isn't it? If yes, is there a way to make them smaller, with gravity box or other mods?
2) while watching videos or photos in full screen mode on facebook, chrome and other apps, status and navigation bars don't disappear. I remember that before updating they did, but i don't remember if it was due to some function of GB or other mods. What do you think about it? Is there anything i could do to make it happen?
3) which sound mod could you advise for a volume increse with minimum quality loss?
Thank you so much, hope my english isn't too bad.
dario2510 said:
Hi there.
I've just updated my z1c from 4.4 to 5.1.1 and everything is fine with it...
I just have few things to ask for:
1) it seems that app icons on home are bigger than in KK. Isn't it? If yes, is there a way to make them smaller, with gravity box or other mods?
2) while watching videos or photos in full screen mode on facebook, chrome and other apps, status and navigation bars don't disappear. I remember that before updating they did, but i don't remember if it was due to some function of GB or other mods. What do you think about it? Is there anything i could do to make it happen?
3) which sound mod could you advise for a volume increse with minimum quality loss?
Thank you so much, hope my english isn't too bad.
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1) Serajr Xperia Xposed has an icon size adjustment, (maybe GB too, not sure). See screenshot- I set it to 50.
2) Mess around with 'immersive mode' in GB > display.
3) not sure about sound mods...
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1) Serajr Xperia Xposed has an icon size adjustment, (maybe GB too, not sure). See screenshot- I set it to 50.
2) Mess around with 'immersive mode' in GB > display.
3) not sure about sound mods...
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Thank you for the answer. I tried to modify "expanded desktop mode" in GB but nothing happened...
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Thank you for the answer. I tried to modify "expanded desktop mode" in GB but nothing happened...
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Just tried it, and you're right. I don't typically use it, so I didn't realize it wasn't working. Funny, all other GB tweaks I've used are working. I'll search some...
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Thank you for the answer. I tried to modify "expanded desktop mode" in GB but nothing happened...
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Testing out 'force immersive mode' from Xposed. Working so far. You can enable in each app. Try it out.
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Just tried it, and you're right. I don't typically use it, so I didn't realize it wasn't working. Funny, all other GB tweaks I've used are working. I'll search some...
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Testing out 'force immersive mode' from Xposed. Working so far. You can enable in each app. Try it out.
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Yes, it works, but for example in Facebook Just when i open a photo or a video, it stop working and status and Navigation bars appear again
dario2510 said:
Yes, it works, but for example in Facebook Just when i open a photo or a video, it stop working and status and Navigation bars appear again
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I wouldn't be surprised if it's not perfect across all apps. Another option is called 'app settings'. It's similar, but has more options to set per app. I don't use FB, so I couldn't help w that...
Is it worth to update from KK to LP? I mean did you see some improvements in performance aside to UI and other LP's releated things? I need a suggestion bc I'm very attempted to update but I don't wanna end as a my friend who saw her G3s inexorably die after the update.
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Is it worth to update from KK to LP? I mean did you see some improvements in performance aside to UI and other LP's releated things? I need a suggestion bc I'm very attempted to update but I don't wanna end as a my friend who saw her G3s inexorably die after the update.
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Stagefright fix, ultra stamina mode.
Probably other things, but this is what's new IMHO.
If you update, be ready to deal with less battery (but the gap isn't that huge).
Z1C is very snappy with this update, it won't die now for sure !
Jackhass said:
Stagefright fix, ultra stamina mode.
Probably other things, but this is what's new IMHO.
If you update, be ready to deal with less battery (but the gap isn't that huge).
Z1C is very snappy with this update, it won't die now for sure !
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Wtf: Ultra Stamina Mode with less battery?!
Stragefright doesn't scare me so much because I generally don't download any MMS that I receive LOL
So, in the end, I guess I'll stay with this wonderful KK.
Thank you for your feedback though buddy!
TheRoundCross said:
Wtf: Ultra Stamina Mode with less battery?!
Stragefright doesn't scare me so much because I generally don't download any MMS that I receive LOL
So, in the end, I guess I'll stay with this wonderful KK.
Thank you for your feedback though buddy!
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I meant less battery life in normal mode of course
I guess it should be at least one week with USM enabled, this could be an interesting test btw !
About Stagefright, I don't think you even need to downoad it, only to receive it !
https://youtu.be/PxQc5gOHnKs
Yep man, you're completely right!
But it's enough disabling "auto-retrieve MMS option" (that is in every reliable messaging app, like Google's Messenger) to make stragefright bug completely harmless
As regards USM... well, if it actually extends battery life to one week, maybe I have to revalue the update. Has anyone tested it? I guess there's no porting on KK because it relies on "Ultra power safe mode" introduced with LP, am I right?
TheRoundCross said:
Is it worth to update from KK to LP? I mean did you see some improvements in performance aside to UI and other LP's releated things? I need a suggestion bc I'm very attempted to update but I don't wanna end as a my friend who saw her G3s inexorably die after the update.
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Hard to say... I don't see nothing really better.
Maybe i like layouts and some aspect of lp more then in kk, but for others is exactly the opposite.
The system seems faster, but it's still hard to say because i was on the same rom since One year and now i've a total wipe. Battery life is worst, but not too much. USM is fantastic, but I use it only if i have low battery without the possibility of charging for long time, because you can use only few functions with it.
Maybe i'd do the update again if i could come back (surely with root), but without any strong reason.
Hope This helped you.